Transmission: Automatic Color: Red Avg. Vehicle Review:4.741 (248 reviews) "It just makes me happy every time I drive it. Even better, almost every time I drive it people stop, look, and smile. I've heard "nice car!" so many times, but every single time it still makes me happy. What more can you ask but to have a car that makes both you and the people around you happy?"

Transmission: Manual 6 Speed Color: Red Avg. Vehicle Review:4.889 (248 reviews) "Before purchasing this car, I checked out all makes of Miatas, Mini Coopers and Honda B2000s. I found that the Miata provided the best quality track record and fun performance for the best overall price. The only drawback is the lack of storage space. So, you can't have all the kids ride with you - Oh well!"

Transmission: Manual 6 Speed Color: Silver Avg. Vehicle Review:4.694 (248 reviews) "This is my fourth Miata - I have driven them since 1995. I really enjoy driving Miatas, and my latest one that I purchased this year is even better than the earlier ones. Very smooth ride, but what I have always liked best is the responsiveness of the steering and acceleration and the really good excellent way it holds the road on turns and curves. My current Miata is my first retractable hardtop and I like the convenience. I was pleasantly surprised to find a bit more trunk space in this car over its predecessors. People have started conversations with me about the car in parking lots and so forth which is a very pleasant experience. Good on gas, and among all four of my Miatas I have needed almost no repairs."

Transmission: Automatic Color: Silver Avg. Vehicle Review:4.694 (248 reviews) "My other car is a Lincoln MKS. Unless I'm going on a long trip I always drive the Miata. I have a 2011 GT PRHT and I haven't had this much fun driving in years. The Miata is responsive to the accelerator, steering, and brakes and with the wind in my hair it always makes me feel like I am in my 20's again. I'd buy another Miata in a heart beat."

Transmission: Manual 6 Speed Color: Red Avg. Vehicle Review:5 (248 reviews) "We purchased a 2010 Miata Grand Touring Soft Top with just under 5,000 miles. The price was less the retail price used by our credit union, so in that respect, it was a fair deal. We enjoy the features on the car like the sound system and the keyless start.
It handles great with excellent accelleration for a 4 cylinder. If you do not want to use the stability control, you have the option of switching that off for unassisted driving. We have squeezed out about 28 miles per gallon by shifting in the 3000 to 3500 rpm range with the 6 speed manual shift. That is encouraging because we know we can push it a little harder without draining the tank. We have already added color keyed splash guards to dress it up a little. Although it is tight on space, we gave it 5 stars for comfort because the seats offer good support and are heated for winter."

Transmission: Manual 6 Speed Color: Blue Avg. Vehicle Review:4.889 (248 reviews) "Fun to drive, good fuel economy, reliable. This is my second Miata, they make great commuter cars as well as fun weekend toys - they're reliable, the handling is great, and the look good. They are smaller than a typical sedan, so they don't have a lot of interior space or luggage space. Obviously, you should make sure you fit comfortably and can see out of it before buying. Similarly if you have to haul kids around, or a lot of parcels every day, then a two seat roadster might not be the right car for you.
Fuel economy is pretty good, I'm getting mid-20's to low 30's depending on how much town and open road driving I'm doing. It's not the highest mpg rating but it's pretty good for a sports car."

Transmission: Manual 6 Speed Color: Blue Avg. Vehicle Review:4.933 (248 reviews) "I never thought I'd buy a Miata. I'm a pretty tall guy and a long-time Honda driver. I also thought the Miata would be underpowered. All it took to change my mind was one test drive. First, the car fits my 6'3" body like a glove, with no headroom or legroom issues even with the top up. And, although it's not a muscle car with a huge chunk of metal under the hood, this car is a the perfect sports car--fast enough to knock you back in your seat off a red light, light enough to throw it around curves, and completely balanced. I feel more comfortable driving up twisty mountain roads at 50mph than I would in a Mustang at 30.
The next smile you'll get is when it comes time to fill the Miata up. I routinely get 25mpg city and got 36mpg on my last cross-country trip. About that cross country trip: driving very long distances is always a bit uncomfortable, but having the top down does help :)"

Transmission: Manual 6 Speed Color: Blue Avg. Vehicle Review:5 (248 reviews) "I just got a 2003 Miata LS 5sp in silver and BLK and I love it, this car is tight and drives like an expensive sports car!!! There just isnt anything out there that can compare for the money!!! I look forward to many years on trouble free Japanese engineering!!!!!! THANK YOU MAZDA for building this car"

Transmission: Manual 6 Speed Color: Black Avg. Vehicle Review:4.714 (248 reviews) "Such a fun little car. I look forward to finding an empty windy road whenever I can and just throwing it into the corners. The sense of confidence it provides and how solid and planted it feels in all conditions. Slowing down for a corner seems so antiquated now.
I do have to think twice about making any purchase as the cargo space is extremely limited. Also the interior does get a bit loud on a rough road since with the convertible soft top you are basically driving in a drum.
I don't believe there is such a thing as a perfect car, but this is as close as it gets. The few downsides are minor compared to all of the benefits such as Japanese reliability and the sense of fun this car distills in you."

Customer Review Summary for Mazda MX-5 Miata

4.7

(248 Reviews)

Love this car

2015 Mazda MX-5-MiataGary Bisaga - Leesburg, VA10/17/2016

It just makes me happy every time I drive it. Even better, almost every time I drive it people stop, look, and smile. I've heard "nice car!" so many times, but every single time it still makes me happy. What more can you ask but to have a car that makes both you and the people around you happy?

2003 Miata - Even More Fun than a Mini(van)

2003 Mazda MX-5-Miata1BlindMoose - Mt Washington, KY10/15/2009

Before purchasing this car, I checked out all makes of Miatas, Mini Coopers and Honda B2000s. I found that the Miata provided the best quality track record and fun performance for the best overall price. The only drawback is the lack of storage space. So, you can't have all the kids ride with you - Oh well!

A Fun Car to Drive

2007 Mazda MX-5-MiataDan Maloney - Honeoye Falls, NY01/16/2016

This is my fourth Miata - I have driven them since 1995. I really enjoy driving Miatas, and my latest one that I purchased this year is even better than the earlier ones. Very smooth ride, but what I have always liked best is the responsiveness of the steering and acceleration and the really good excellent way it holds the road on turns and curves. My current Miata is my first retractable hardtop and I like the convenience. I was pleasantly surprised to find a bit more trunk space in this car over its predecessors. People have started conversations with me about the car in parking lots and so forth which is a very pleasant experience. Good on gas, and among all four of my Miatas I have needed almost no repairs.

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